A governing body is an organisation that has the authority to create and enforce rules, regulations, and laws within a specific area or industry. The purpose of a governing body is too ensure that activities within its jurisdiction are conducted fairly and safely. Specifically in a manner that protects the interests of all parties involved.

In the context of motorsports, a governing body is an organisation responsible for overseeing and regulating the sport, including setting rules and regulations for competition, licensing drivers and teams, and enforcing safety standards.

The role of a governing body is crucial in ensuring that motorsports remain safe, fair, and accessible to all participants. It is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the sport and promoting its continued growth and development.

WHY IS MOTORSPORT REGULATED?

• Promote fair competition.
• Discipline any sports-person like behaviours via fines, time penalties or points deductions
• Issue race licences to competing drivers.
• Draw in sponsorship from external sources.
• Provide financial support to championships.
• Provide inclusion and diversity to all walks of life.
• Provide support and a duty of car to teams, staff and spectators.
• Provide educational development opportunities.

WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW THIS?

• Understanding the regulations of the championship you are running is the most important criteria to any motorsport team. Teams must adhere to all regulations when building a vehicle and running it on a race weekend.
• Drivers will need to apply for a race licence to race in different companies.
• Knowing the rules set out by the governing body gives people to ability to raise concerns, file complaints, make suggestions on improving the format.
• Sometimes there are incentives available to teams and individuals. This could include (but not limited too) offering employers/teams discounts, offer sponsorship programs and improve overall inclusion in the world of motorsport.